Property Development Home Study Course

THIS COULD BE YOUR FIRST STEP TO BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL PROPERTY DEVELOPER!

Introduction to Property Development

Property Ladder, House Doctor, Properties Abroad, 60 Minute Makeover…just some of the highly successful property development programmes gracing our TV screens at the moment. Why? Because Property Development is fascinating, and what’s more, could make you very rich indeed!
But before entering the challenging world of property development, you will need to get a basic grounding in the subject before embarking on what can be a very exciting and potentially rewarding career. And that’s what this unique course gives you.
Once you’ve completed your Introduction to Property Development course, it could give you the inspiration and ambition to eventually run a highly lucrative business.
What will I learn on the course?

Our Property Development course acts as a unique introductory guide for anyone with ambitions to set up in the property development business. If you don’t know where or how to start, this course is absolutely right for you.
The course will take you step-by-step through the thought and learning processes involved in getting on the property development ladder. In a highly structured and clear manner, you will gain a wealth of information and learn important skills needed to prosper in this challenging business.
What subjects does the course cover?

UK Open Learning’s Property Development course consists of two key components:
▪   Part A – The Property Development business
In this section you will learn all about areas such as the law concerning property, the property development market, plans and building regulations, finance, project management and development, buying at an auction, buying abroad, and so on.
▪   Part B – Starting your own small Property Development business
Here you will learn vital skills needed to start your own small business: raising finance, creating a business plan, types of business, risk assessment, recruiting staff, dealing with employees, and more besides.
Course outline

Unit 1: Introduction

• 
  Definition of a property development


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  What is a property developer?


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  How can you benefit from property development?


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  Who can develop properties?

Unit 2: Understanding the property market

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  What types of properties can I buy?


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  Where can I find out about what property is available?


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  Where to really look

Unit 3: Property and the Law

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  Buying and selling properties


• 
  Checklist for buying a property

·        Checklist of the process of buying a property

• 
  Property and Legal Glossary

Unit 4: The Development Market

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  Where to buy


• 
  Types of property


• 
  Listed buildings

Unit 5: Finance for Property Development

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  Mortgages


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  Government and council schemes


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  Budgets


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  Taxes                     

Unit 6: Working with plans

• 
  Introduction to layout


• 
  Working with plans

Unit 7: Understanding Building Regulations

• 
  Introduction to building regulations


• 
  How to apply for building regulations approval


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  How building regulations are enforced and how to appeal       

Unit 8: Planning a Property Development

• 
  Structure


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  Surveys


• 
  Design


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  Rentability


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  Sale

Unit 9: Project Management

• 
  Introduction to Project Management


• 
  Managing a project yourself


• 
  Appointing a Project Manager


• 
  The Management Brief

Unit 10: Managing the Development

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  Renovating a kitchen


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  Renovating a basement


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  Building a home office


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  Building a garage


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  Building Regulations


• 
  Health and Safety

Unit 11: Buying at Auction

• 
  Introduction


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  Where to look


• 
  Points to bear in mind

Unit 12: Buying property off-plan
·        Advantages

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  Disadvantages


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  Using a Property Investment Company


• 
  Types of Off-Plan property


• 
  Back-to-Back and Assignable Contracts

Unit 13: Marketing properties for sale

• 
  Marketing strategy


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  Sales strategy


• 
  Using the Internet


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  Wording your adverts


• 
  Estate Agents

Unit 14: Buying property in Scotland

• 
  Getting a valuation


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  Appointing a Solicitor


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  Making your offer


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  Having an offer accepted


• 
  Factors

Unit 15: Buying Property Abroad

• 
  Pitfalls


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  Financing your property


• 
  What to watch out for


• 
  Estate Agents abroad


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  Country specifics

Unit 16: Starting a small business

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  Benefits and problems


• 
  Practical aspects


• 
  Qualities needed to succeed

Unit 17: Starting a business from scratch

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  Develop how you want to trade


• 
  Business plan


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  Risk Assessment


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  Profit/loss plan and cash flow forecast

Unit 18: Recruiting staff

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  When staff are needed


• 
  Problems and advantages of working with people you know


• 
  The recruitment process


• 
  Job Descriptions and Person Specification


• 
  Interviews


• 
  A contract

Unit 19: Dealing with staff

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  Paying the staff


• 
  Providing benefits


• 
  Training and Development

Your questions answered

Who can take the Introduction to Property Development Course?

This fascinating and potentially rewarding Property Development course is from UK Open Learning, one of the UK’s leading distance learning providers. With further research and study, it could eventually lead to a successful career in property development. No prior knowledge is required - the course is open to anyone with an active interest in the subject.
How does the Introduction to Property Development course work?

The great thing about distance learning is that you can study from home or work, at your own pace and in your own time. You will also have your very own professional personal tutor offering support via email and post, seven days a week. He or she will be happy to answer any questions you may have and give you advice as to how to complete the course successfully.
Qualification
Level 3 Award in Property Development. Plus a UK Open Learning Diploma.
Awarding Body Information

NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.
Further information
www.ncfe.org.uk
How long do I have to complete the course?

You have full tutor support for 12 months from the day you receive the course. To complete this course will take in the region of 100 study hours which can be spread over a 12 month period to suit the student.
What happens if I’ve paid for the course but find it unsuitable?

Not a problem. If you return it within seven days, we’ll give you a complete refund, as long as the course is in resalable condition.